Washing cars and boats

• Water must not be used to wash a vehicle except by means of a commercial car wash or a bucket filled directly from a tap
• Hoses are not to be used
• Boat owners are permitted to flush out motors and rinse off metal trailers to prevent corrosion
• Vehicles that have been driven on the beach may also be rinsed off underneath the vehicle and the wheel arches of the vehicle to prevent corrosion
• Commercial vehicles exceeding 5 gross tonnes require a permit to allow the washing of these vehicles via high pressure low volume trigger operated equipment.

A device can be used that draws water from a bucket or container and sprays the water to assist with vehicle cleaning. This method uses little water to rinse vehicles and it can be used within the current level 3 enhanced water restrictions as the device is not connected to a tap.

Can I wash my boat and boat motor off?
Flushing of boat motors is required to ensure the motor doesn't corrode and is therefore exempt from water restrictions. Washing the rest of the boat is as subject to restrictions on vehicles.

Water must not be used to clean a vehicle except by means of a commercial car wash or a bucket filled directly from a tap. If you need to flush your boat motor then please see WASHING CARS AND BOATS above.

Can I use a high pressure cleaner for washing my vehicle?
Under level 3 enhanced restrictions, no hoses are to be used to clean or rinse vehicles.

What classifies as a commercial car wash?
Car wash facilities with fixed infrastructure such as coin or token operated car wash centres can continue to operate.

Mobile detailing service providers will need to apply for a permit if they need to operate outside the restrictions.